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Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas is a leading tire and automotive services company with a strong presence in North America. Our company operates over 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we are the right place to build a career.

At Bridgestone Americas, we believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, we are looking for individuals who can bring their whole self to work and know they are supported.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Senior Automotive Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. You will be responsible for staying current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles
• Must have a minimum 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment
• A.S.E. certification in at least 5 (five) of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the five) is required
• Maintains Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people
• Reading, writing and math skills

Our Crew Knows Benefits

Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) match
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Our Values Give Back To You

• Professional Development: No matter where you're at in your career, we've got the resources to help you level up.
• Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.

Bridgestone Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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